How we cite our quotes:
Quote #22
It was two o’clock in the afternoon, and this time his office was filled with sunlight barely softened by a flimsy curtain. It was very hot. (2.1.7)
By this point, we know that hot weather is never a good sign for Meursault. Tension is built in this scene simply because of our previous associations between the sun and Meursault’s mood.
Quote #23
Then he said, "Why did you pause between the first and second shot?" Once again I could see the red sand and feel the burning of the sun on my forehead. (2.1.9)
This is yet another instance of Meursault’s belief that his actions are dictated by his physical surroundings.
Quote #24
To tell the truth, I had found it very hard to follow his reasoning, first because I was hot and there were big flies in his office that kept landing on my face […]. (2.1.10)
Meursault loses concentration and other cognitive abilities once the weather gets hot. We feel you, Meursault. Sort of.